Year: 2018
New publications: Toxin-producing fungal strains can now be detected in maize field soils with a new technique
Environmental health and biodiversity
How to identify and scout for fall armyworm
Capacity development
A new 3-D animation video published yesterday shows farmers how to scout for and identify the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).
Fall armyworm reported in India: battle against the pest extends now to Asia
Nutrition, health and food security
The voracious and devastating pest has the potential to spread quickly not only within India, but also to other neighboring countries in Asia.
African youth find entrepreneurial opportunity in agricultural mechanization
Capacity development
An increasing number of youth across eastern and southern Africa are creating a stable living as entrepreneurs in agricultural mechanization service provision.
Winners of third Cargill-CIMMYT Award increase food production in Mexico
Nutrition, health and food security
The award supports initiatives that tackle food security challenges in Mexico through long-term solutions.
Nutritious vitamin A orange maize boosts health and livelihoods in Zimbabwe
Nutrition, health and food security
As Zimbabwe’s child malnutrition rate peaks above the international threshold for emergency response, nutritious vitamin A orange maize gains ground on the national market.
